Postcode LE3 0QF is located in an urban city, within the Westcotes ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the West End & Westcotes area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fosse Recreation Ground.
West End & Westcotes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,891 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
West End & Westcotes has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 0QF.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 0QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £177,050 in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £390,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £118,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westcotes
In the LE3 0QF postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | polish taste | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0RB | Walking directions to polish taste |
| 0.1 mi | euro market | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0LE | Walking directions to euro market |
| 0.1 mi | polish delicatessen | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0LE | Walking directions to polish delicatessen |
| 0.1 mi | Europa Supermarket | 9-13 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0LP | Walking directions to Europa Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Amaan | 72 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BR | Walking directions to Amaan |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.